I am becoming really passionate about the whole marriage for all issue.  I guess I didn't spend too much thought on it before the election because it seemed like such a "no-brainer" to me.  I was sure Prop 8 would be defeated and that voters would not stand for this backwards step.  

I've often wondered if I were alive during the time Blacks were figiting for basic civil rights, what my role would have been.  Would I have been on the sidelines silently wishing them the best?  Or would I have been out with them helping them to obtain the same rights I enjoyed?

I think this is my chance to do the right thing.  I don't know what to do.  But this weekend I'm going to a march to demonstrate my support.  I will feel priveliged to stand up with the people who just want the same thing I have.  I can be there for support, and I can say, "I'm here to help."

 Here the information about Saturday's event, if you feel moved to join me:

Hello all, Great news. We officially have the permit for Saturday. We will meet on the Eastside of Courthouse Square(4th & Mendocino) at 10AM on Saturday morning and we begin the march at 10:30. We will be marching up 4th, to D, past the state building, and down to the steps of City Hall. We must stay on the sidewalks and observe traffic lights. There is a group which has a permit for Courthouse Square which is not affiliated with our group. We do not wish to disturb them or infringe upon their group (which is going to be on the Westside of the square) as they did have a permit before us. There will be a support group at the Glaser Center located at 547 Mendocino beginning around 12:30. We are able to stay on the steps of city hall until 2pm. A few reminders for the protest: This is a peaceful gathering. Please do not bring signs which will vilify any one group, we are not protesting against any group. We are demonstrating our RIGHT to be married, we are showing that we will not take being second class citizens. We also want to THANK Sonoma County for voting so strongly against Prop 8.  Please do bring: Signs, No on 8 or homemade ( please see Jointheimpact.com for suggestions on this), american flags, & your camera/video camera. I look forward to seeing ALL of you there and let's make this the best rally Sonoma County has seen!  For updates see. http://www.myspace.com/jointheimpactsantarosa